'EBONY' Announces Performers and Hosts for 2024 Power 100 Gala

EBONY is gearing up for the 2024 Power 100 Gala and has announced the performers and hosts.

Grammy Award-winning Coco Jones actress and singer-songwriter Durant Bernard will take to the stage to perform, while Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell – Netflix stars Survival of the Thickest — will be hosting the gala.

“EBONY The Power 100 is a dazzling celebration of Black excellence at its absolute pinnacle!” EBONY CEO Eden Bridgeman said in a press release. “With the unveiling of our dynamic hosts and electrifying performers, this year's event promises to be the most memorable yet! EBONY The Power 100 is a transformative force, shining a spotlight on Black achievement in every field.”

Adding, “We are excited to offer a platform that not only honors today's pioneers, but also ignites the aspirations of the next generation of black leaders and innovators. Get ready for an amazing evening that will inspire and uplift!”

The powerful media outlet recently dropped its list of honorees for its prestige 2024 EBONY Power 100 list and include:

Artists In Residence: Aja Monet, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Chloe Arnold, Gabriel Moses, Jeremy Pope, Kennedy Ryan, Kenny Leon, Maleah Joi Moon, Paul Tazewell and Trinity Joy

Business Disruptors: Andrea Nelson Meigs, Ayo Davis, DJ Vaughn, Dionne Harmon, Eric Austin, Ingrid Best, Kevin Hart, Melissa Butler, Pat McGrath and Tracee Ellis Ross

Community Crusaders presented by Nationwide: Arian Simone, Aulston Taylor, Damon Hewitt, Gina Duncan, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Kelley Robinson, Stefanie Brown James, Wawa Gatheru and Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Entertainment Powerhouses: Cord Jefferson, Gayle King, Kenan Thompson, Kerry Washington, Maya Rudolph, Ryan Coogler, Snoop Dogg, Taraji P. Henson, Tasha Smith and Vince Staples

Generation Next is presented by United Airlines: Angel Reese, Ayra Starr, Doechii, Gabby Shepard, Genesis Butler, Kai Cenat, Latto, Monet McMichael, Quincy Wilson and Uncle Waffles

Influential Creators: Aurora James, Aaliyah Jay, Funny Marco, Jerald “Coop” Cooper, Kahlana Barfield Brown, Kamie Crawford, Keith Lee, Kwame Onwuachi, Micah McDonald, Sean Bankhead and Wayman Bannerman

Leaders in Sports: A'ja Wilson, Dawn Staley, Jalen Hurts, Jaylen Brown, Jordan Chiles, Kimberly Browne Davis, Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Stephen Curry and Tony Clark

Media Mavens: April Ryan, Jennifer Hudson, Joe Budden, Keke Palmer, Lindsay Peoples, Nina Parker, Shannon Sharpe, Sidney Madden, Tank and J. Valentine and Tasha McCaskiel

Musical Innovators: Charlie Wilson, Coco Jones, Connie Orlando, Jason “J” Carter, Maurice “Moetown” Lee, Steve Canal and Troy Brown, Jon Batiste, Metro Boomin, Rob Gibbs, Samara Joy, SZA and Tyler, the Creator

STEM Trailblazers: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson, Ciara Imani May, Dr. Ebony Brown, Heman Bekele, Jasmine Lawrence Campbell, Dr. Khalia Braswell, Professor Lesley Lokko, Dr. Melissa B. Davis and Drs. Tiara Moore

In 2024 EBONY The Power 100 Gala will take place at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 17 and is sponsored by Nationwide, Prime's New Original Series: CrossUnited Airlines and Baccarat.